South African vs Swedish Community Comparison
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8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,881
SOCIAL INDEX
86.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
41st/ 347
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Swedish Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 180,930,509 people shows a substantial positive correlation between the proportion of Swedes within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.506. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.392% in Swedes. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 391.8 Swedes.
South African vs Swedish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $45,750, a difference of 9.4%), median male earnings ($61,460 compared to $57,445, a difference of 7.0%), and median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $39,421, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $52,986, a difference of 3.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($109,719 compared to $106,377, a difference of 3.1%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($103,160 compared to $99,136, a difference of 4.1%).
Income Metric | South African | Swedish |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Exceptional $45,750 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Exceptional $108,499 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Exceptional $88,524 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Excellent $47,851 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Exceptional $57,445 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Fair $39,421 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Excellent $52,986 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Exceptional $99,136 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Exceptional $106,377 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Excellent $62,736 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Tragic 29.4% |
South African vs Swedish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 18.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 17.4%), and family poverty (8.2% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.33%), single female poverty (20.4% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 0.87%), and single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 1.2%).
Poverty Metric | South African | Swedish |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 20.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Exceptional 13.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Exceptional 13.7% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Excellent 28.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 3.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 9.2% |
South African vs Swedish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 32.7%), female unemployment (5.2% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 16.6%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 0.99%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | Swedish |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
South African vs Swedish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 44.1%, a difference of 20.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 78.8%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 65.1%, a difference of 0.26%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.29%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 0.75%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | Swedish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Exceptional 44.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 78.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Exceptional 83.7% |
South African vs Swedish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.4%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.2%), and married-couple households (47.3% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (27.4% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 0.18%), family households (63.4% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 1.6%), and average family size (3.17 compared to 3.10, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | Swedish |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Good 64.5% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Fair 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.10 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Exceptional 50.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Exceptional 29.6% |
South African vs Swedish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 50.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 22.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 19.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 93.3%, a difference of 3.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 61.8%, a difference of 10.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 19.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | Swedish |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Exceptional 6.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Exceptional 93.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Exceptional 61.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 7.6% |
South African vs Swedish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 25.5%), no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 25.0%), and master's degree (18.1% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 18.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 0.39%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 0.39%), and 1st grade (98.2% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.40%).
Education Level Metric | South African | Swedish |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Exceptional 1.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Exceptional 98.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 97.6% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Exceptional 97.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 96.7% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Exceptional 95.9% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Exceptional 94.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 93.7% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Exceptional 92.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Exceptional 88.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Exceptional 68.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Exceptional 62.1% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Good 39.1% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Good 15.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Excellent 2.0% |
South African vs Swedish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Swedish communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 41.2%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 17.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 0.12%), disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 0.31%), and disability age 65 to 74 (21.9% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | South African | Swedish |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Exceptional 22.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Exceptional 45.7% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Excellent 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.3% |